Imagine a taxi that can’t operate in the rain. That is what Tesla has delivered in Austin TX.
These riders learned that the hard way, but don’t have anything particularly negative to say about it… That’s the advantage of only making a Robotaxi service available to hand-picked Tesla influencers.
Forgive my ignorance, but why is Tesla using cameras and not LIDAR?
LIDAR used to be too expensive and bulky. Some Chinese cars now have sleek integrated LIDAR. Rain should have been figured out by now if cameras only can do it. Does FSD work in rain?
Because Elon has far more influence than intelligence.
They used to use LIDAR but Musk decided the hardware cost too much
It’s cheaper.
That…that’s it? He’s the richest man in the world for fucks sake. Also, they don’t work.
You don’t get to be rich by spending all your money.
But yes, that’s it. There’s also plenty of hubris involved, as well as short-sightedness.
So is not using a Tesla
What’s it cost to hire an assassin? Teslas might be cheaper.
Less reliable, though.